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Best Tent Camping near Weston, OR

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The Blue Mountains surrounding Weston, Oregon offer several tent camping options in the Wallowa-Whitman National Forest, with Mottet Campground and Bone Spring Campground providing established tent campsites within 30 miles of town. Wallowa-Whitman NF 21 dispersed camping area offers primitive tent camping opportunities with multiple pull-offs along forest roads. Mottet Campground, open from July 4 to Labor Day, provides shaded tent sites in a ponderosa pine setting with basic amenities including vault toilets and drinking water from a freshwater spring.

Many tent-only camping areas require high-clearance vehicles to access, particularly after rain when forest roads become muddy and rutted. Campers report that Mottet Campground requires navigating forest service roads with significant ruts and high bumps. One visitor noted, "Our group made it in a Nissan Rogue and a RAV4, but it was pushing it a bit." Bone Spring Campground is no longer actively maintained but remains accessible via a 20-mile dirt two-track from Tiger Creek Road. Most primitive tent sites feature simple fire rings but lack potable water. Sites at Wallowa-Whitman NF 21 dispersed area have rock fire rings and flat spots for tents but no facilities, making them suitable for self-contained backcountry tent camping.

Tent campers seeking solitude will find spacious sites at Mottet Campground where, according to one visitor, "there's lots of room between you and your neighboring campsite - if you even have neighbors, we were the only ones there." The area offers excellent stargazing opportunities with minimal light pollution. Dispersed tent sites along forest roads provide varying levels of privacy, with some campers noting that driving further from highways yields quieter experiences. Visitors to Wallowa-Whitman NF 21 report seeing wildlife including elk and turkeys. Walk-in tent sites throughout the region connect to hiking trails, making them good basecamps for day hikes or backpacking trips into more remote areas of the national forest.

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  • Cindy U.The Dyrt PRO User
    Sep. 8, 2018

    Lane Creek

    Small but great for hunting

    Lane Creek campground is in the Umatilla Forest off Hwy 244 (Between HWY 395 & I-84). Between milepost 10 & 12. It has 7 camp sites with vaulted toilet. No water or garabage, but have picnic table and fire ring, with level gravel site for trailers (can pitch a tent). One out of the 7 sites can hold a large RV of 35ft. Town of Ukiah is west about 8 miles and has a dump station for RV at a park in middle of town off HWY 244. Great Elk hunting area lots of forest road to drive around.

  • John 'n Sara D.
    Aug. 2, 2018

    Jubilee Lake Campground (Or) — Umatilla National Forest

    Peace & Quiet!

    The campground is somewhat primitive. There are flushing toilets on the lower loop, vault toilets on the upper loop. no showers, but you can refresh in the lake. The nights get chilly, so be prepared with warm socks and a beenie, especially if you’re tent camping.

    There are no power boats allowed on the lake, so it is raft, kayak paddle board friendly.

    The path around the lake is an easy walk, just don’t expect to sit on a bench and enjoy the view of the lake, the trees have grown up.

  • allison W.
    Jul. 24, 2022

    Umapine

    Middle of Nowhere!

    I like remote campgrounds but man, this one felt especially far away from everything. If coming here, I would say you should allocate at least two days if not more to take advantage of everything nearby.

    Campground is in a ponderosa forest right in between two creeks, Squaw and Umapine, so anglers were happy and it’s easy to get a nice cool respite if the weather is oppressive.

    Picnic tables, fire pits, and vault toilets, but no hookups.

    This campground seems to be an increasingly significant favorite for ATVers (there are a bazillion trails around, you can see them on the maps downloadable for Pro Dyrt members) but it does not open until May, so leave your snowmobile at home.

    There are eight sites of varying sizes, but only one is a pull through.

  • Nick B.
    Jul. 15, 2019

    Target Meadows Campground — Umatilla National Forest

    Rustic campground with a neat history

    We tent camped for the weekend in mid-July. The plan was to camp at Jubilee Lake, but it was full when we arrived Friday evening. Target Meadows is just a short drive from the lake, but there were plenty of sites available. The campground is heavily wooded with beautiful evergreens. Sites are private and well spaced. This is a rustic campground, so there is no water or power. Amenities include (very clean!) pit toilets, picnic tables, and fire pits with cooking grates. There is a lot of dry timber on the ground, so it is easy to collect your own firewood. There is easy access to hiking, including Burnt Cabin trailhead. Most campsites are trailer friendly, including a few with drive-through access. We really enjoyed the area and will be back again!

  • K
    Sep. 18, 2020

    Plymouth Park Campground

    Clean campground

    $12 a night for water and electricity. Clean area with grass and playground. Some areas appear to be under construction or upgrade. Dumpster and restroom available. Showers closed because of covid-19. Sights are on paved roadway with firepits and picnic tables. Easy in and out for our 32' Class A. Hermiston Oregon is 6 miles away.

  • Emily C.The Dyrt PRO User
    Oct. 19, 2021

    Spring Creek Campground

    Good free FS campground

    Came here for an overnight stop while traveling through the area. Solid spot - 4 large sites with level spots, fire ring, picnic tables, vault toilet. Arrived around 5pm on a Saturday in October and 3 spots were available - the others filled up after me. Quiet and beautiful while being close to the highway. Perfect and pleasant for my overnight stop

  • S
    Jul. 8, 2021

    Hood Park

    Hood Park

    Do not try to check in before 2 pm!!!! No alcohol allowed in park!

    Typical Park campground outside of urban area. Decent swim beach area a lot of algae outside of swim area. Town is close by so you can do other things ( Groceries, laundromat etc…..) while waiting for check in. Spider issue others write about appears to be controlled. However every picnic table has lots of spider webs underneath!!!!

  • J
    Apr. 18, 2018

    Bird Track Springs

    Excellent place to dry camp...

    Every time we camp here it has been quiet, wild life comes around to say hi. Vault toilets, no water, no trash pickup. Always clean,,, Nice place...

  • Cindy U.The Dyrt PRO User
    Sep. 8, 2018

    Bear Wallow Creek

    Great for hunting

    Bear Wallow Creek is in the Umatilla Forest off HWY 244 about 11 miles east of Ukiah. There is no water or garbage, and has one group sites, there are picnic table and fire rings. At the group site is an area to hook up your kill. You are in the mist of the larges elk herd. The town of Ukiah has a dump station (located by the park in middle of town), and the Ranger Station. There is an interpretative trail, can get more information from Ranger Station in Ukiah.

Guide to Weston

Dispersed camping options near Weston, Oregon extend beyond established campgrounds, with primitive sites available along forest service roads throughout the Wallowa-Whitman National Forest. Elevation in the surrounding Blue Mountains ranges from 2,000-5,000 feet, creating variable camping conditions. Forest roads often become impassable during spring snowmelt and after heavy rainfall, with access typically best from late June through September.

What to do

Stargazing opportunities: Minimal light pollution at Wallowa-Whitman NF 21 creates excellent conditions for night sky viewing. As one camper notes, "Easy and vacant find for a last minute change to our route. Primitive dispersed campsites with rock fire rings right off the highway."

Wildlife watching: The forests surrounding Wallowa-Whitman NF 21 - Dispersed offer frequent wildlife sightings. One visitor reported, "I saw lots of elk and turkeys(?) and a rattlesnake." Early morning and dusk provide the best wildlife viewing opportunities.

Hiking access: Many sites connect to trail networks. At The High Road Cabin (two) TENT Spots, campers can "Camp in the Blue Mountain Range. This space provides a locked gate to give you privacy and peace of mind! Minimal light pollution will provide you gorgeous starry skies."

What campers like

Solitude factor: Forest sites offer significant privacy compared to developed campgrounds. At Wallowa-Whitman NF 21, one visitor mentioned, "Many options for private pull-offs once you drive past established NF campgrounds—likely tough to do without high clearance and/or 4WD when wet."

Site abundance: The forest service roads contain numerous potential camping spots. A camper at Blue Mtns North/Grande Ronde River Basin Area simply stated, "Lots of free camping!"

Easy highway access: For travelers passing through, convenience is key. One Wallowa-Whitman NF 21 visitor observed, "Quickly and easy stop close to 84 if you are traveling through. Does the trick for an overnighter. Lots of dispersed pullouts. No amenities."

What you should know

Vehicle requirements: Most dispersed sites demand appropriate vehicles. For Mottet Campground, a camper warned, "First off - you will need a higher clearance vehicle to reach this campground, and signage may be limited so make sure you know your step by step directions beforehand."

Site conditions vary: Some areas experience heavy use and associated problems. At Wallowa-Whitman NF 21, a visitor cautioned, "Area had a ton of broken glass, nails and shotgun shells and a decent amount of litter."

Road navigation challenges: Forest roads can be poorly marked and maintained. For Mottet Campground, a visitor explained, "The road is basically a forest service road with ruts and high bumps."

Tips for camping with families

Safety considerations: Choose sites further from highways for families. A camper at Wallowa-Whitman NF 21 advised, "Light sleepers would have a hard time here due to highway noise but overall good rest stop."

Location scouting: Finding the best tent camping near Weston, Oregon sometimes requires persistence. At Panjab Campground, a visitor shared, "First come first serve right off the main road so you can get some traffic noise, good trees for hammocks."

Water availability: Most dispersed sites lack facilities including drinking water. Plan to pack in sufficient water for your group's needs, especially during summer months when temperatures frequently exceed 85°F.

Tips from RVers

Leveling challenges: Finding flat spots for larger vehicles requires scouting. At Godman Campground & Trailhead, one RVer noted, "A little difficult finding a level spot but we managed alright."

Site navigation: Forest roads narrow significantly beyond main routes. Most dispersed camping areas have limited turnaround space for larger vehicles, making smaller trailers or truck campers more suitable than full-size RVs.

Road condition monitoring: Road quality deteriorates significantly after rain. Call the Umatilla National Forest office (541-278-3716) before traveling for current road conditions during spring and fall seasons when weather patterns are less predictable.

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